Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

IjumAa Jordan

Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak is as much of a paradox as early care and education. She seeks radical changes to the way we teach across the lifespan, and at the same time, as a Cancerian, she loves what is familiar and routine. She dreams of writing poetry, speaking another language, and playing the mandolin with The Chicks. And when she’s not dreaming, she is advocating for children’s right to be included, to learn through play, and to have secure attachments with responsive caregivers. She can also be found connecting people and ideas in ways that prioritize the wholeness of early educators. 
Learn more at http://kristiepf.com.

Dr. Isela Garcia’s passion lies in reflecting upon who we truly are—in the quiet of our own silence and in the presence of others. As we learn to become more consciously aware, we become better able to identify our own values, beliefs, and biases. This is where the real work begins. It’s where we can get honest about how these values, beliefs, and biases show up in our lives particularly in our work with children…and with one another.
Learn more at  https://www.alesigroup.com.

Ijumaa Jordan is a fat, Black, cis-gendered woman (she, her, her’s) daily engaging in the beautiful struggle of life, doing the internal and external work to abolish systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, transphobia, and classism, etc. Ijumaa shows up for this work with intensity and passion, being joyful, thinking critically, and holding a learning space with care and grace. She loves afternoon naps and snacks, you can usually find her online looking serious and laughing loudly.
Learn more at https://ijumaajordan.com.

 Meet the {R}evolutionaries

Isela Garcia

We believe our society owes children more than they're getting and teachers are the key ingredient to a shift in practice. We believe it's our responsibility to move from compliance to compassion, from standardization to personalization, and from segregation to integration. We need a {r}evolution.